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Sculpture to mark keeper's death
A bronze sculpture of a baby southern rhinoceros was unveiled at Hamilton Zoo today - exactly one year after curator Samantha Kudeweh
Sentencing outcome due Friday over tiger attack
Sentencing has been delayed in the death of Hamilton Zoo curator Samantha Kudeweh, killed by a tiger nearly a year ago.
Councils assure residents of water safety
Councils around the North Island are assuring residents of the safety of their water supplies following a gastro outbreak in Hawke's Bay.
Maori King celebrates 10th anniversary
King Tuheitia Paki will be given the keys to Hamilton city during a week-long hui celebrating 10 years since he was crowned.
Firefighters battle Hamilton house fire
Firefighters are battling a house fire in Hamilton after they were called to the property.
Missing father was body in the bales
The body found in cardboard bales has been identified as Te Awamutu father-of-three Daniel Bindner.
Body parts found in numerous bales
A blessing is to be held on the site of the Frankton cardboard processing factory where a body of man was found in a cardboard bale.
Council note blames keeper: family
The family of a zookeeper killed by a tiger at Hamilton Zoo last year are horrified a letter sent to Australasian zoos appears to blame the keeper for her death.
Council postpones court appearance over zoo death
The Hamilton City Council has postponed its first court appearance in relation to its prosecution after of one of its zoo keepers was mauled by a tiger.
Tainui Group rolling on freight hub
One of the country's wealthiest tribes is preparing for the first stage of its biggest land development push.
Man leaps to rescue of dog attack victim
A passer-by is being hailed a hero after he jumped over a fence and repeatedly whacked a dog with a broom stick to stop it from attacking its owner.
Mayor: Govt needs to rule on fluoride
Hamilton mayor Julie Hardaker says people are over the fluoridation issue and just want decisions made about their drinking water.
Council worker: I was bullied
Hamilton City Council insists it doesn't have a bullying problem - but former staff say that appears to be the case only because the problem is easy to hide.
Bullying caused death, says widow
A Hamilton woman has asked the coroner to investigate whether her husband's death was triggered by workplace bullying, fearing a "toxic" work environment at the Hamilton City Council may have pushed him to breaking point.
Loiterers intimidating Hamilton locals
A Hamilton radio personality - sick of his fiance being leered at and heckled - wants action to address antisocial behaviour in the central city's plaza.
Council takes on more 'spin doctors'
The number of "spin doctors" at Hamilton City Council has increased in the past two years while six other positions in the communications unit have disappeared.
Appeals for Dunedin rodeo ban
The International Rodeo could be barred from returning to Forsyth Barr Stadium if the Dunedin City Council agrees to a plea from animal rights group Safe.
Hamilton's new house rules lambasted
A council has gone to extreme lengths to create safer neighbourhoods by preventing home owners from building garages ahead of the house, and forcing more living on to the front yard with little privacy.
Council staff prepare to take action in pay dispute
Hamilton City Council union members are ready to take industrial action after pay negotiations stalled.